How true...when I bought my 1st brand new car, it was the 70 Bug...My father quit speakin' to me (he was a lifer at GM up in Ohio...It was about 5 years when he finally spoke to me again...Told me I was an UnAmerican traitor, I personally cost 100's of good Americans their jobs...He went to his grave tellin' me I was worthless...I was the only son who took off work to help my step mother take care of him in the last month b/4 he died... --- On Thu, 10/1/09, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 3:08 PM I suppose there are maybe a few people out there who just happened to end up with a VW and its just a vehicle to them. How sad!! On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I was driving to work in my Bay and got all happy when I saw a Vanagon and I made sure I pulled aside it at the light and I gave the lady driving it a big wave and she did see me but nothing, not even a hint of acknowledgement. So I was snubbed by a Vanagon snob. It hurts. Can't we all be friends? Her Vanagon had Oregon plates, maybe that was the problem? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2009, at 1:58 PM, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: It's all in good fun here and I am glad we can have the discussions, sparring or whatever on this list! My first VW was a 71 Superbeetle so I am used to driving "bastard" vehicles! Ed Maikranz Proud owner af a 1987 VW Vanagon Country Homes Camper On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM, w.wood <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Humm.. Only certain ones. It's like anything collectible. Choose a hobby and you'll find a set of snobs. If you think it's bad in old VWs? Try Dogs or Marbles! I still think it's funny when I hear Wassertreibers complain about it. On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Not sure where you got that idea from! I know I drive a good vehicle, no inferiority here. I am just curious why some splitty drivers seem so snobby ! On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM, w.wood <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I'm always amazed at why Water Cooled folks somehow feel inferior. Maybe all Vanagons should be sponsored by Enzyte? Just a thought... ;-) On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Thats what I am talking about. I just sold a watercooled and am looking for an aircooled to replace it. Ed On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM, Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I got lots of love for both! One scratches an itch that the other one can't, and vice versa. Edward Maikranz wrote: No need for cumbaya or spit swapping, just a little love for the water-pumpers, thats all we want! On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM, Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: for once i agree with will Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:27:11 -0400 Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! From: evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Okay this is getting ridiculous! Next thing you know we'll be breaking out in "Kumbaya!" wearing tie dye shirts! 'this doesn't mean we'll be swapping spit in the shower" - Clint Eastwood -- Sent from my Palm Pre mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: As I have always said, "They are all air cooled. Whether is air passing thru a radiator or an oil cooler, It's still air" ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Barry" <bigfoot51102@xxxxxxxxx> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:14:16 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! No worries. I am just amazed that there are so many that don't see that they are all related and you can keep this great hobby alive without both air and water. Yeah there are a lot of air cooled out there, I have 2 air projects myself, but they ain't making them anymore. My Vanagon makes 2 water cooled projects as well. John --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Will <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Will <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 6:25 AM It's more about poking fun at people who drive bricks that should be found in foundation walls vs. Vintage aircooleds; not about animosity. ;-) -- Sent from my Palm Pre John Barry wrote: I am so glad to see there is love for H2O here. I don't understand why so many air guys and water guys don't appreciate the other. We all have VW emblems so... Why can't we all just get along?!?! John --- On Tue, 9/29/09, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 10:13 AM Embrace your geekiness! Embrace you love of water-cooled VW's! Let all others be damned if they dont like it! Live long and prosper. On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:39 AM, <a1992cabbygirl@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Yeah, someone with my sense of humor. Mark and I are going to see the traveling Star Wars in Concert show at the end of October, here at the Toyota Center. I am so excited. Anthony Daniels (CP-3O) is supposed to be the narrator for the concert. Also there is supposed to be diplays of costumes and artifacts from all 6 movies. I know, I know. I am a Star Wars geek. But I don't care. I will always believe in The Force. -----Original Message----- From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, Sep 29, 2009 9:29 am Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! Yes. there is still hope.... On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM, <a1992cabbygirl@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: The Dark Side is growing. Muhahaha. -----Original Message----- From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, Sep 29, 2009 9:26 am Subject: [tcb] Re: My Vanagon hit the road today! Awesome! It would be great to have another Vanagon there. Ed On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:00 PM, John Barry <bigfoot51102@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I am exited! Today after work I went to Lonnie's house and changed the belts on my 86 Westy and then drove her home to my house approx. 18 miles down the highway! While to most of you may thing less than 20 miles is no big deal, remember I got this VW less than a month ago and it had not run for over 3 years. 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